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Prevention Tips

You Can Prevent Car Theft

An unlocked car is an open invitation to a car thief. Lock up when you leave your car, and take the keys with you.

Lock the trunk or tailgate.

Close all windows – professional thieves have tools that unlock cars through the smallest openings.

Be sure vent or wind-wing windows are shut tight and locked.

When you park the car, remove cellular phones, stereos and other valuable possessions. Do not leave gift-wrapped packages or cameras lying on the seat. Lock all valuables in your trunk or take them with you.

Lock your car even if you are making a quick stop at the gas station, convenience store or mini-mall.

Street Precautions

Be alert to your surroundings and the people around you, especially if you are alone or it is dark.

Whenever possible, travel with a friend.

Stay in well-lighted areas as much as possible.

Walk close to the curb. Avoid doorways, bushes and alleys where someone could hide.

Walk confidently, and at a steady pace.

Make eye contact with people when walking.

Do not respond to conversation from strangers on the street, continue walking

If you carry a purse, hold it securely between your arm and your body.

Burglary

Criminals committed 975 burglaries in Oxnard in 2004.

In a large amount of these burglaries, no force was used. That means the burglars got in through UNLOCKED doors and windows.

Most of these burglaries could be prevented.

Always lock your doors and windows even when leaving for “just a minute.”

Never leave a house key available: under a doormat, in a flower pot, or on the ledge of the door.

These are the first places a burglar will look.

Fraud and Identity Theft Prevention Tips

Do not routinely carry your social security card with you.

Do not give your personal identifying information to anyone that you do not know or did not solicit their services.

Do not leave anything containing your personal identifying in your car or anyplace where someone could snatch it.

Do not respond to any request that you send money or information to someone because you “won” a prize or a lottery.

Ask telemarketers where you can obtain printed information about their product if you are interested. Otherwise, hang up.

Sign the back of your credit cards or write, “Demand to see proper ID” so that clerks pay attention to your credit card use.

Obtain a credit report periodically.

Do not leave any mail clipped to a mailbox or in an unsecured location. This is how mail gets stolen.

Do not throw away unopened mail especially if it comes from a financial or credit institution – get a shredder.